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Some of my more cynical socialist friends also suggest that our system also requires homelessness. The bottom portion of society gets to watch the Mercedes' go by, and imagine that "Maybe, just maybe, there is so much wealth out there that maybe, maybe I could have a little." And when we drive by in our Porsches, we can say "There, but for the grace and kindness of my benevolent employer, go I. I'd better hump it back to the office before someone becomes disappointed with my performance." We are so frightened of the possibility that we could be out of work long enough to lose everything, that we will practically eat poop if our employer asks.

Gee Sup...I'm outta work...have been for a long time. Could you send me a few bucks so I can treat my Porsche to a few new parts? After all your Porsche is 9 years newer and nicer than mine. I'm sure it has nothing to do with your working harder or planning better than me. You are just one of the "fortunate" that "won life's lottery" and we should have the same things. Share.